Wild Horse and Burro

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Wild Horse Annie: The Original Champion of America's Wild Horses and Burros

There are few historical figures that have left a more indelible mark on the history of America’s public lands, and the species that roam them, than Velma Johnston.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

My wild burro story: Karin Usko and Bracelet Margarita

Just three days before Bishop's event we were still convinced she was going to be adopted out to some lucky home. I decided to take her on a 4-mile walk -- and we jogged. She did so great that I told my husband, "this is a premium donkey, she will be a great and docile pack burro runner!" Well, she went to the adoption event in Bishop and then came home with us!

Thursday, December 17, 2020

A Veterinarian's View

Physiologically, these animals are the same as domestic horses and burros, but they are not just unhandled horses and burros. They are truly wild animals and this just makes the practices the BLM has put in place over the years that much more important to help protect the animal’s health and well-being.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Eastern States leads the Nation in WHB virtual compliance inspections

The BLM has been looking for new and innovative ways to get work done in the Wild Horse and Burro Program. One new “tool” in the toolbox is virtual compliance inspections.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Laura Newberry and her first mustang Buckeye Boone

My wild horse story: Laura Newberry and Buckeye Boone

I grew up reading the book “Misty of Chincoteague”. My dream for as long as I can remember was to train my own “wild” horse. From the time I was a young teen to my late 30s I had many opportunities to gentle, work with and train my own domestic horses. I enjoyed every bit of it, but in the back of my mind, I still had that dream of training a “wild” one.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Top 5 things to know about wild horse off-range pastures

Off-range pastures are an important part of wild horse management and are BLM’s answer for unadopted and unsold horses – but what, exactly, are they? Here are the top 5 things you should know about BLM’s wild horse off-range pastures.